Devotional Blog

Embrace Truth

A weekly devotional written to be read slowly, closing with a Head to Heart section that invites you to apply what you’ve read, moving it from your mind to your heart and into your life.

  • The New Beginning

    Ruth 1

    The New Beginning

    We have several friends who have served in the military. One question I often ask them is, “Where have you lived, and how many times have you moved during your military career?” It’s also…

  • Quick to Listen

    1 Samuel 3:1-21

    Quick to Listen

    Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. – James 1:9 Earlier this week, I started reading the book of…

  • A Time for Everything

    Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

    A Time for Everything

    For many years, I have used a calendar system to plan my daily schedule, track appointments, and focus on work assignments. Time is a crucial part of human life on Earth. We cannot deny…

  • Hope of the World

    Matthew 12:18-21

    Hope of the World

    My mother loves candles, and as a child, I enjoyed the candlelight in our home. The soft glow of a candle inspires me to pause and reflect on the virtues of hope, peace, and…

  • With All My Heart

    Psalm 119:10, 58 / Luke 2:19

    With All My Heart

    Can you recall a time in your life when you had to give it your all? Maybe you were writing an important paper, studying for final exams, running a marathon, cleaning the house before…

  • Hunt for Treasure

    Proverbs 2:1-6

    Hunt for Treasure

    Have you ever lost something valuable? Maybe you couldn’t find your wallet, keys, or phone. Think about how you felt as you searched the house desperately—panic, fear, and a feeling of loss. When this…

  • Called into Fellowship

    1 Corinthians 1:4-9

    Called into Fellowship

    There are times when I’m reading my Bible, and I pause to spend extra time studying a specific passage. I want to share some personal insights on the verses in 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 with…

  • My Heart Trusts in Him

    Psalm 28:7 & Select Verses

    My Heart Trusts in Him

    It was late November, and my dad and I had been running errands together. The sun had just set, and rain was starting to fall. The traffic light in front of us turned red,…

  • A Rock of Refuge

    Psalm 71:1-3

    A Rock of Refuge

    Working at a Christian camp for four summers brought me great joy and delight. I learned a lot as both a counselor and a director. My second summer was spent camping in Maine, where…

  • The Sweet Word of God

    Psalm 19:7-10

    The Sweet Word of God

    The honeybee is one of God’s creatures that has always fascinated me. Every colony is devoted to its leader and works hard to ensure the survival of all its members. They are responsible for…